Which of the following is NOT true of merocrine sweat glands?

A. They cool the body through evaporation in response to stress and exercise.
B. They excrete water, salt, and nitrogen wastes from the body.
C. They are also called eccrine sweat glands.
D. Their ducts open into hair follicles.
E. All of these are true of merocrine sweat glands.


Answer: D

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